A Kraft/CSP Daily News last week asked, "Are you taking extra safety measures to protect your employees from swine flu? Of the 115 respondents, about 30% said "yes," about 30% said "no, but we are considering it" and about 40% said "no."
At 7-Eleven, items organized in a small, in-store display include [image-nocss] alcohol-based gel sanitizers and hand wipes, liquid hand soap, all-purpose disinfecting cleaners and wipes, pine cleaners, spray disinfectants, alcohol, bleach, paper towels, facial tissue and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as analgesic pain relievers, cough syrup, flu and cough drugs, anti-nausea and diarrhea remedies and children's medicines.
"While drug stores may be the first line of defense for consumers seeking medications to combat the disease, 7-Eleven is working with its suppliers to ensure we have adequate health and personal care products to alleviate symptoms," said Kris Nelson, 7-Eleven product director of nonfoods. "These are convenience items we carry everyday, but we are now recommending that our stores display them together, near the check-out counter for our customers' convenience."
The Dallas-based company operates and franchises more than 6,200 convenience stores in North America.
As reported last week in CSP Daily News, Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based Open Pantry Food Marts of Wisconsin Inc. has instituted a hand sanitizer program in all of its locations. (Click here for coverage.)
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